Q: Where does the word "music" actually come from?

A: According to the Kids! dictionary, "music " comes from the Greek word meaning"(art) of the Muses." Now just who are the Muses, you ask? Well, in Greek mythology the Muses are the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory. They are the goddesses of inspiration, learning, the arts, and culture. Stories say these nine daughters of Zeus love to dance and sing. People believe they inspire artists, musicians, and writers to create beauty through their work, so it's no wonder the word "music" comes from the Muses!
(from Yahoo! kids Ask Earl http://kids.yahoo.com/ask_earl)

Zeus (from http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/1400/1447/zeus_1_lg.gif )




















Mnemosyne (from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6d/Mnemosyne_(color)_Rossetti.jpg)























9 Muses (from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/Musas.jpg)

Do you really know how to recycle?

Hey!
Do you really know how to recycle?
Can you do the recycling in a very short time?
Try this game and show us your score!
http://kids.yahoo.com/games/game/slamjunk

you can leave your commentssssssss now!!!:)

Hello everyone!
現在大家已經可以留下回應了喔!!
只要在"發表意見的身分"的地方選擇"名稱/網址"就可以留下名字發表意見了喔!!!
如果有人今晚就要嘗試的!!You can try it now!!!!!!!
不過，星期二嘉斌主任就要教大家怎麼申請跟使用google帳號了!
所以也可以明天之後再回應喔!!

cheers,
Pizzicato

Hello!!!!!

Hello!!!
I am one of your English teachers.
My name is Pizzicato; you can also call me Mr. Hu.
I like architecture and music.
I also like to travel and make friends.
I have an English blog about Raey Guang.
http://pizzicatorgps.blogspot.com/
You are welcome to come and chat with me!!!




為了獎勵大家發言，
第一個將老師上面的英文自我介紹翻譯出來的人可以獲得老師額外的加分喔!!
(老師的英文名字跟網址當然不必翻譯成中文囉!)

另外，如果翻譯不出來也沒關係!
老師還要獎勵常常上來這個國際交流部落格的人。
所以，第一個猜出來老師上面的照片是在哪裡拍的人也可以加分!!(要寫出國家，地點以及建築物名稱，如果有建成時間與其他資訊更棒!!! and.......please try to use English to answer me!!)

**請各位使用意見回覆的方式翻譯或作答喔!!!!
**功課通通做完才可以來參加遊戲喔!!

Heal the World – by Michael Jackson

Heal the World – by Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson - Heal the world (with lyrics)

高年級拔尖名單

班級 姓名 EN 備註
5-1 許維頡 Wei-Jie G1
6-1 鍾玎萱 Amelia G1
6-1 劉逸弘 Wison G1
6-1 楊子毅 Joseph G1
6-1 李柏儒 Paul G1
6-1 林依萱 Annie G1
5-2 白芷毓 Peggy G2
5-6 洪得綺 Doris G2
6-2 林其叡 Ray G2
6-2 陳羿頻 Betty G2
6-2 涂喻媗 Bella G2
6-2 陳宣伶 Selina G2
5-4 王駿鈜 Ben G3
5-6 陳均 Peter G3
6-3 李彥琳 G3
6-3 徐偉甯 David G3
6-3 劉冠宏 Jack G3
6-3 鄧羽庭 Sandy G3
5-3 簡孝先 Allen G4
6-4 翁于婷 Becky G4
6-4 李宛諼 Lucy G4
6-4 童予璇 Ariel G4
6-5 陳柔方 Genie G4
6-5 林詩耘 Tina G4
5-3 侯樺諭 Phoebe G5
5-3 王珂涓 Connie G5
6-5 徐子玲 Erica G5
6-5 徐于倢 Vincent G5
6-6 陳雅惠 Angel G5
6-6 汪治均 Jamie G5
5-5 林書丞 G6
5-5 曾詠翎 Linda G6
5-5 陳宓 Amy G6
6-1 方怡靜 Rita G6
6-1 楊育杰 Jay G6
6-2 吳政廷 Dominic G6

980907_PAPER GATOR

What is it?
The paper Gator is a unique fundraiser where your non-profit organization (church or school) is paid to collect paper products and place them in a bin for recycling.

Why do it?
Being good stewards of our resources is a great reason by itself, but in this case you also earn funs for recycling!!

How does it work?
1. Promote
2. Collect
3. Get paid

Where does the paper go?
The paper will be picked up once a week and take to BPV Environmental in Byron Center, Michigan to be processed.

What will the paper become?
The paper will be shredded and processed into hydro seeding mulch, lawn establishment products, lawn repair products, cat litter, dog litter or small animal bedding.

What can go in the bins?
1. Newsprint
2. Catalogs/Magazines
3. Junk mail
4. Phone Books
5. Office/school paper
6. Hard and soft cover books

What can't go in the bins?
1. Plastic
2. Metal
3. Trash
4. Glass
5. Cardboard
6. Paperboard (Grocery item boxes)